~~They started making out and eventually made their way to Madison's bed.~~
5 minutes later...
Ephram: (putting his hands over his face) I can't believe this...and don't say it happens to most guys!
Madison: (laughing) Ephram it's ok, we'll just try again later.
Ephram: No you don't understand how embarrassing this is?
Madison: Don't be embarrassed...it's ok.
Ephram: I guess it's sophomore slump or something. (A/N for those who don't know sophomore slump is a sports term meaning players in their second season usually have a really bad season and sorry I know it's not that funny if you don't get it, but it was funny to me)
Madison: what's that?
Ephram: Never mind (he looks away, he can't bare to look at her, this is the most embarrassed he had ever been)
Madison: (turning his face towards her) Ephram...common don't worry about it, let's just try again.
Later...
Madison: Wow (sighs)
Ephram: yeah...I guess 2nd time's a charm.
Madison: (laughing) Oh yeah (she kisses him)
Ephram: so...you hungry?
Madison: starved
Ephram: (getting up) c'mon (he starts to put on his clothes)
Madison: Where are we going? (as she gets up and does the same)
Ephram: You'll see.
Madison: Eph-
Ephram: (puts his finger over her mouth) no questions.
Madison: (sighs) fine (she follows him down the stairs and out the door to his car)
Ephram opened the door for her and then got in on his side.
Ephram: First we gotta get some stuff from my place.
Madison: What st- (she stops remembering the "no question rule") ok (she corrects herself)
Ephram drove them to his house. He left her in the car while he went in. 5 minutes later he came out with a backpack on. Madison watched from the passenger side curiously.
Ephram: (getting in) alright let's go
They drove to Mama Joy's. Ephram again left Madison in the car for 5 minutes and came back with a bag full of food, most likely.
Madison: Did you plan this, or are you just making it up as you go along?
Ephram: (smiling) wouldn't you like to know?
Madison: (smiles) you are killing me here
Ephram: I know (he looks at her and smiles then starts the car)
They drove for a while and eventually were out of Everwood all together.
Madison: I know I am not supposed to ask questions, but do you know where you're going?
Ephram smiled at her and said nothing. They continued to drive for another 15 minutes. They stopped at what seemed to be a reservoir or lake.
Madison: Am I supposed to get out now? (she asks looking at him curiously)
Ephram: Yeah...I think this is it. (they get out of the car)
Madison followed Ephram down a hill and to a beautiful spot by the water. The grass was green with flowers and trees all around. Ephram opened his backpack and pulled out a blanket. He unfolded it and spread it out on the ground. Madison stood there watching. Why would he do this for me? She thought, he is so sweet. Ephram then went to the bag of food; he pulled out some plates and plastic silverware, then the doggy bags of food. He motioned her to come sit down.
Madison: (walking over) Ephram...you really shouldn't have done this...
Ephram: (getting up) why not?
Madison: cause now I have to (she kisses him) do that.
Ephram: and that's a bad thing? (he kisses her) c'mon (they sit down)
Madison: How did you find this place? It's gorgeous.
Ephram: about 3 months ago my life sucked, I didn't love anyone who loved me back. (he stops Madison who was about to say something) One night I decided to just leave, I drove for a while and ended up here. I just sat and thought about things; my mom, Amy, Delia...It was kinda like therapy without the annoying "uh huh" and "how does that make you feel?" I just sat here for hours.
Madison: But...you came back
Ephram: yeah...I realized I had no money, and only a half-a-tank of gas. (he laughed)
Madison: do you regret it?...coming back?
Ephram: Well I did...then I met you. You're the only one I've ever told. Nobody at home really noticed I was MIA for a day, so I didn't say anything.
Madison: Why are you telling me?
Ephram: Cause you are the only one who kept me in Everwood, I would never even consider running away now, partly cause I still have no money, but mostly cause I couldn't leave you. No matter how much my day sucks, seeing you makes me forget it.
Madison: (doesn't really know how to respond, she scoots over to him and puts her arms around him) I know the feeling (she whispers)
They sat there holding each other for a while. Ephram pulled away.
Ephram: Well I dunno about you but I am still hungry. (He starts opening and serving the burgers and fries)
Madison: I was hoping you would say something.
They ate and talked about everything that was on their minds. When they were finished Ephram gathered the trash and put it in the bag it came from.
Madison: So...what do you have planned now?
Ephram: Well I planned to be spontaneous.
Madison laughed at his contradiction.
Ephram: (eyes lighting up) c'mon I have an idea (he gets up and takes off his shirt)
Madison: (gets up as Ephram is unbuttoning his pants) what are you doing?
Ephram: Being spontaneous (he pulls off his boxers and dives in the water)
Madison: (laughing) No way! That water is freezing!
Ephram: C'mon! Are you just gonna stand there all clothed. It isn't that bad. (he lied, he was freezing his ass off, and he just hoped nothing was shrinking)
Madison: (giving in) alright fine (she undresses and runs in) you are such a liar! It is like 2 degrees in here!
Ephram: (swimming over to her) I'll warm you up (he puts his arms around her and kisses her, their legs brushing against each other's as they treaded.)
All of a sudden they heard some music, they both looked up to see a small rowboat coming towards them. I guess Ephram wasn't the only one who knew about this place.
Madison: shit! (she dove under water just as the boat came up to Ephram)
Old man with long beard: Hey son! I haven't seen you 'round 'ere b'fore...
Ephram: (trying to rush so Madison could get some air) Uh...yeah...well sorry but I was just about to leave (he starts to turn but the man stopped him)
Old mad with the long beard: I thought I saw another person over here...
Ephram: Oh yeah...uh she went for a dive...(wondering why the man was so nosey and also why Madison had hidden) Well, have a nice day (now worried about Madison)
Old man with long beard: Well you have a good time... (he rowed away with his music fading)
Madison came up as soon as she saw the boat move away from under water.
Madison: (catching her breath) what was that about?
Ephram: I dunno, some old guy...why did you hide?
Madison: Uh...maybe cause I'm not supposed to have my shirt off. (she says making his question sound stupid)
Ephram: Oh...yeah I forgot. (he swims up to her and kisses her) I guess I'm just getting used to it (she smiles and kisses him)
Madison: Do you have any towels?
Ephram: I have another blanket...
Madison: That'll work
She swam to the shore looking back to make sure the boat was no where in sight, she got out the blanket from Ephram's back pack and wrapped herself in it
Ephram: (following her out and also looking around to make sure the boat wasn't there) Mind sharing?
Madison: not at all
She adjusted the blanket so it was around both of them and they walked together to the other blanket.
They sat on the blanket huddled together, their wet bodies against each other.
Madison: Ya know...I didn't think it was possible to love you more than I did before, but... I guess I was wrong (she turns around and kisses him)
Ephram: I know what you mean. (she kisses him and crawls on top of him)
She lay on top of him, kissing him. This was definitely the most romantic date she had ever been on. Ephram did and said all the right things at all the right times. How did she get so lucky?
Ephram: Wait (he stops and reaches for his backpack, he pulls out a condom)
Madison: (smiling) you just thought of everything....(she kisses him) How'd you get to be so perfect?
Ephram: Well...it definitely isn't from my dad's side of the family. (they both laugh and start making-out again)
Things got more heated and eventually the condom wrapper was thrown out of the picture.
Later, Ephram and Madison were lying next to each other just talking. It amazed Ephram how easy it was to talk to her, how they could just talk for hours without pausing or thinking about what to say next. That used to always happen with Amy, he always thought about what to say, he was never confident, always thought too much. It just wasn't like that with Madison, she was like his best friend only he was in love with her, he knew he could tell her anything and he felt comfortable. Ephram looked at his watch, it was 8:30pm, they had been there for over 7 hours.
Madison: What time is it?
Ephram: 8:30, my dad probably has all of Everwood looking for us by now.
Madison: (laughing) well I guess we better get going then, it takes an hour to get back.
Ephram: What are we gonna tell him? (as they get up and put on their clothes)
Madison: I dunno, maybe we should just tell him the truth, but leave out some parts.
Ephram: So we should tell him that we drove 100 miles away without telling anyone where, then we just talked. That'll go over well.
Madison: (smiling) well then...I guess we have to make something up.
Ephram: (now they were both folding the blankets) I think you should talk to him, you're good at talking to him, I mean you are the reason we're here.
Madison: No way, it's your turn.
Ephram: (after putting the blanket in his backpack walks up to her and puts his arms around her, he looks at her) but if I talk to him, I will probably mess up the story and he will find out and we wont be able to see each other anymore.(he looks at her with puppy eyes) please (softly)
Madison: Oh god, how can I say no to that? (she kisses him) fine I will talk to him, but you have to be there, just in case I need support...or someone to keep him from attacking me.
Ephram: (smiling) deal
He kissed her, then he grabbed his backpack and the trash bag. They walked hand in hand to his car.
5 minutes later...
Ephram: (putting his hands over his face) I can't believe this...and don't say it happens to most guys!
Madison: (laughing) Ephram it's ok, we'll just try again later.
Ephram: No you don't understand how embarrassing this is?
Madison: Don't be embarrassed...it's ok.
Ephram: I guess it's sophomore slump or something. (A/N for those who don't know sophomore slump is a sports term meaning players in their second season usually have a really bad season and sorry I know it's not that funny if you don't get it, but it was funny to me)
Madison: what's that?
Ephram: Never mind (he looks away, he can't bare to look at her, this is the most embarrassed he had ever been)
Madison: (turning his face towards her) Ephram...common don't worry about it, let's just try again.
Later...
Madison: Wow (sighs)
Ephram: yeah...I guess 2nd time's a charm.
Madison: (laughing) Oh yeah (she kisses him)
Ephram: so...you hungry?
Madison: starved
Ephram: (getting up) c'mon (he starts to put on his clothes)
Madison: Where are we going? (as she gets up and does the same)
Ephram: You'll see.
Madison: Eph-
Ephram: (puts his finger over her mouth) no questions.
Madison: (sighs) fine (she follows him down the stairs and out the door to his car)
Ephram opened the door for her and then got in on his side.
Ephram: First we gotta get some stuff from my place.
Madison: What st- (she stops remembering the "no question rule") ok (she corrects herself)
Ephram drove them to his house. He left her in the car while he went in. 5 minutes later he came out with a backpack on. Madison watched from the passenger side curiously.
Ephram: (getting in) alright let's go
They drove to Mama Joy's. Ephram again left Madison in the car for 5 minutes and came back with a bag full of food, most likely.
Madison: Did you plan this, or are you just making it up as you go along?
Ephram: (smiling) wouldn't you like to know?
Madison: (smiles) you are killing me here
Ephram: I know (he looks at her and smiles then starts the car)
They drove for a while and eventually were out of Everwood all together.
Madison: I know I am not supposed to ask questions, but do you know where you're going?
Ephram smiled at her and said nothing. They continued to drive for another 15 minutes. They stopped at what seemed to be a reservoir or lake.
Madison: Am I supposed to get out now? (she asks looking at him curiously)
Ephram: Yeah...I think this is it. (they get out of the car)
Madison followed Ephram down a hill and to a beautiful spot by the water. The grass was green with flowers and trees all around. Ephram opened his backpack and pulled out a blanket. He unfolded it and spread it out on the ground. Madison stood there watching. Why would he do this for me? She thought, he is so sweet. Ephram then went to the bag of food; he pulled out some plates and plastic silverware, then the doggy bags of food. He motioned her to come sit down.
Madison: (walking over) Ephram...you really shouldn't have done this...
Ephram: (getting up) why not?
Madison: cause now I have to (she kisses him) do that.
Ephram: and that's a bad thing? (he kisses her) c'mon (they sit down)
Madison: How did you find this place? It's gorgeous.
Ephram: about 3 months ago my life sucked, I didn't love anyone who loved me back. (he stops Madison who was about to say something) One night I decided to just leave, I drove for a while and ended up here. I just sat and thought about things; my mom, Amy, Delia...It was kinda like therapy without the annoying "uh huh" and "how does that make you feel?" I just sat here for hours.
Madison: But...you came back
Ephram: yeah...I realized I had no money, and only a half-a-tank of gas. (he laughed)
Madison: do you regret it?...coming back?
Ephram: Well I did...then I met you. You're the only one I've ever told. Nobody at home really noticed I was MIA for a day, so I didn't say anything.
Madison: Why are you telling me?
Ephram: Cause you are the only one who kept me in Everwood, I would never even consider running away now, partly cause I still have no money, but mostly cause I couldn't leave you. No matter how much my day sucks, seeing you makes me forget it.
Madison: (doesn't really know how to respond, she scoots over to him and puts her arms around him) I know the feeling (she whispers)
They sat there holding each other for a while. Ephram pulled away.
Ephram: Well I dunno about you but I am still hungry. (He starts opening and serving the burgers and fries)
Madison: I was hoping you would say something.
They ate and talked about everything that was on their minds. When they were finished Ephram gathered the trash and put it in the bag it came from.
Madison: So...what do you have planned now?
Ephram: Well I planned to be spontaneous.
Madison laughed at his contradiction.
Ephram: (eyes lighting up) c'mon I have an idea (he gets up and takes off his shirt)
Madison: (gets up as Ephram is unbuttoning his pants) what are you doing?
Ephram: Being spontaneous (he pulls off his boxers and dives in the water)
Madison: (laughing) No way! That water is freezing!
Ephram: C'mon! Are you just gonna stand there all clothed. It isn't that bad. (he lied, he was freezing his ass off, and he just hoped nothing was shrinking)
Madison: (giving in) alright fine (she undresses and runs in) you are such a liar! It is like 2 degrees in here!
Ephram: (swimming over to her) I'll warm you up (he puts his arms around her and kisses her, their legs brushing against each other's as they treaded.)
All of a sudden they heard some music, they both looked up to see a small rowboat coming towards them. I guess Ephram wasn't the only one who knew about this place.
Madison: shit! (she dove under water just as the boat came up to Ephram)
Old man with long beard: Hey son! I haven't seen you 'round 'ere b'fore...
Ephram: (trying to rush so Madison could get some air) Uh...yeah...well sorry but I was just about to leave (he starts to turn but the man stopped him)
Old mad with the long beard: I thought I saw another person over here...
Ephram: Oh yeah...uh she went for a dive...(wondering why the man was so nosey and also why Madison had hidden) Well, have a nice day (now worried about Madison)
Old man with long beard: Well you have a good time... (he rowed away with his music fading)
Madison came up as soon as she saw the boat move away from under water.
Madison: (catching her breath) what was that about?
Ephram: I dunno, some old guy...why did you hide?
Madison: Uh...maybe cause I'm not supposed to have my shirt off. (she says making his question sound stupid)
Ephram: Oh...yeah I forgot. (he swims up to her and kisses her) I guess I'm just getting used to it (she smiles and kisses him)
Madison: Do you have any towels?
Ephram: I have another blanket...
Madison: That'll work
She swam to the shore looking back to make sure the boat was no where in sight, she got out the blanket from Ephram's back pack and wrapped herself in it
Ephram: (following her out and also looking around to make sure the boat wasn't there) Mind sharing?
Madison: not at all
She adjusted the blanket so it was around both of them and they walked together to the other blanket.
They sat on the blanket huddled together, their wet bodies against each other.
Madison: Ya know...I didn't think it was possible to love you more than I did before, but... I guess I was wrong (she turns around and kisses him)
Ephram: I know what you mean. (she kisses him and crawls on top of him)
She lay on top of him, kissing him. This was definitely the most romantic date she had ever been on. Ephram did and said all the right things at all the right times. How did she get so lucky?
Ephram: Wait (he stops and reaches for his backpack, he pulls out a condom)
Madison: (smiling) you just thought of everything....(she kisses him) How'd you get to be so perfect?
Ephram: Well...it definitely isn't from my dad's side of the family. (they both laugh and start making-out again)
Things got more heated and eventually the condom wrapper was thrown out of the picture.
Later, Ephram and Madison were lying next to each other just talking. It amazed Ephram how easy it was to talk to her, how they could just talk for hours without pausing or thinking about what to say next. That used to always happen with Amy, he always thought about what to say, he was never confident, always thought too much. It just wasn't like that with Madison, she was like his best friend only he was in love with her, he knew he could tell her anything and he felt comfortable. Ephram looked at his watch, it was 8:30pm, they had been there for over 7 hours.
Madison: What time is it?
Ephram: 8:30, my dad probably has all of Everwood looking for us by now.
Madison: (laughing) well I guess we better get going then, it takes an hour to get back.
Ephram: What are we gonna tell him? (as they get up and put on their clothes)
Madison: I dunno, maybe we should just tell him the truth, but leave out some parts.
Ephram: So we should tell him that we drove 100 miles away without telling anyone where, then we just talked. That'll go over well.
Madison: (smiling) well then...I guess we have to make something up.
Ephram: (now they were both folding the blankets) I think you should talk to him, you're good at talking to him, I mean you are the reason we're here.
Madison: No way, it's your turn.
Ephram: (after putting the blanket in his backpack walks up to her and puts his arms around her, he looks at her) but if I talk to him, I will probably mess up the story and he will find out and we wont be able to see each other anymore.(he looks at her with puppy eyes) please (softly)
Madison: Oh god, how can I say no to that? (she kisses him) fine I will talk to him, but you have to be there, just in case I need support...or someone to keep him from attacking me.
Ephram: (smiling) deal
He kissed her, then he grabbed his backpack and the trash bag. They walked hand in hand to his car.